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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,617.68, 75,972.57 and 26,945.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,617.68, 75,972.57 and 26,945.13 is: 40,442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,617.68 : 75,972.57 = 26,945.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,617.68/75,972.57 = 26,945.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,617.68x = 75,972.57 × 26,945.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,617.68x = 2,047,090,775.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,090,775.08/50,617.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,442.21

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